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Features

  • 210mA or 470mA source
  • Ultra-low current noise
    • density  ≤ 15 pA/√Hz
    • RMS  ≤ 25 nA
  • Adjustable current limiter
  • Fast servo modulation input (30 MHz)
  • RF modulation input
  • Slow turn-on
  • Analog design – Free of digital noise
  • EMI noise immunity
  • High reliability
  • Ideal for RIO Planex™, DFB and VCSEL lasers.

Noise Performance

Noise performance comparisons between the SMC11 and some “low-noise” competitors.

Transfer Function

Overview

The SMC-Series modules are the ideal instruments for controlling the current and the temperature of narrow linewidth laser diodes. With an ultra-low noise current sink (SMC11) and sub-mK thermal control stability (SMC20 & SMC31), the SMC-Series is the right choice for the most demanding applications. Because SMC-Series was first designed for frequency stabilization and OPLL applications, the SMC11 current sink also provides two current modulation inputs since ultra-low noise current and fast current modulation are key parameters for achieving the best phase noise performance of your stabilized lasers. Using the SMC-Series laser diode controller with the SMA- or SMB-Series modules, complete turn-key solutions are available for your laser frequency stabilizations or phase-locked lasers.